I often had to deal with SMEs that had specific knowledge about Cisco database systems. They were reluctant to share their knowledge of how the systems worked which hindered my work flow. The SME would get very angry and yell at people for not... — read more 

Can someone explain why it is a fact that ELT communicates to the employees that Biri and team is still working on the Cisco DC/Cloud strategy while executing mass layoffs in the areas of DC/Cloud (both BU and Sales). This is embarrassing and sad.

If you impacted by the LR, please post region, function and dates of LR so we know the impact due to this LR and what country has been done. Mine is below. Impacted Region - Function - LR Notification Date - Separation Date US - Sales - August 18... — read more 

If I were a finance recruiter for a company in Silicon Valley, I will never never hire from Cisco Finance. Will never bother to touch finance resumes from Cisco as one VMWare recruiter had commented to me while trying to hire a finance partner for my... — read more 

Let's try to predict future - what are your thoughts on how 2017 will play out as it relates to LRs? Is it going to be worse than 2016, the same, better? What groups and geographies may get decimated this time around and what number do you think they... — read more 

Just wondering, does anyone know if the total of 5500 Has been reached yet. I know there are at least one group not been touched yet, but I have heard no mention if the target number has been reached???

Where ever I apply, the first q recruiter ask is - "Are you still with sysko or what is the current status". Looks like everyone knows what happened in sysko recently. My last day is going to be oct17. what should my reply be ? I generally says i got... — read more 

Who decides who's out? Is it decided on CEO level which BU has to lay off how many folks? And then who decides within a BU? Is every manager asked to lay off an equal number of people?

When is the next promotion cycle?

I've seen few layoffs already, but seeing who got cut this time - this is really something different. Engineering have never been cut so heavily at higher grades. I would say, that this time they chopped the engineering's head. The numbers of Fellows... — read more 

I've been at Cisco for nearly 10 years now and I've constantly been a high achiever and loyal to the company. However this round of layoffs has made me question whether I want to bet my career on Cisco. Some of the people laid off this time were... — read more 

Disappointing to see great people have to leave or looking to leave!!

i want to understand clearly mtech with 2.5 yrs exp should join which grade in cisco ? also how many years of time it takes to get promoted from 4 to 6 6 to 8 8 to 10 10 to 11

How can I evaluate a company? I want to be certain that I don't end up in a second Cisco. What needs to improve: no layoffs no PIPs as a way to work around layoffs good work environment I don't care for free food.

I didn't get layed off - not this time, at least. I like this forum as it makes me realize I'm not the only one feeling miserable at Cisco. This forum is about lay offs, and so I suspect the number of posts will drop over time (and spike at the next... — read more 

Still here sitting all day on my chair playing games on my phone waiting for my bonus so I can on vacation. Life is good.

Word around water cooler is heavy attrition of key players incl multiple vp from that bu...and huge retention bonuses being paid to retain any willing to stay. Seems for rank and file atleast 75% of rsu has vested and mpls are seed funding couple of... — read more 

Pls share your recent job search experience

Industry has moved. not many networking jobs. Everyone asking for newer technologies mostly towards applications. no one asking for networking with C :(

I got some amount from cisco direct deposited into my account. Its not the 3 month severance since I didn't send the signed waivers yet. Could this be the PTO balance or the Bonus? Anybody else that was LRed got money in their account ?

Are these just titles OR the responsibilities and pays defer ?

Is anyone able to share in general detail what the UK package looks like for those in the sales organisation? Is it generous?

Has Cisco already outsourced employees as they plan to do with the 85 xNDS France and have done this month for 107 xNDS India?

Losers. Don't they know that skater is not doing s 360? Pathetic marketing pukes . Those in sysco on cec will know what I'm talking about. The only 360 they are doing is the spin down the drain with sh-- talent they bring to the company and in... — read more 

if 1 is the midpoint of salary band for a grade, what is known to be the max and min comp ratio? my idea was it is between 0.7 to 1.3 - can it be higher or lower also ?

Thank you Cisco for laying me off. It is very liberating. I'm getting excellent response to my job applications and am delighted to have two interviews next week. Both with roles paying $50K more. I feel good. I knew that I would.

The stock market thinks so - at least Cisco stocks are going up. On the other hand, who wants to join a company with such a layoff history? I can't really comment much on the product portfolio. Although I work for Cisco, I simply don't know too much... — read more 

Real number for actual employees without work is much higher. Most contractors are minorities and they do not count in the actual number of employee layoffs. They just end their contracts but still have to find jobs. And with severance pay they are... — read more 

How much is the salary % (percentage) increment when moving from one grade to another? a) Specifically from Grade 6 to Grade 8 and from Grade 8 to Grade 10 b) How much of time does it take to get salary increments when on a grade and between grades? — read more 

There will be a confidential FB group setup soon for us all to discuss this in confidence. Say I am in if you want to sign up. If interest there will setup FB Grp and post name membership on request only.

I recommend getting your resume professionally re-done. After 12 years at cisco I didn't update my resume with industry recruiter standards. There's a lot of deals on groupon too. I just had mine done! I feel more confident. Good luck!